Weather Patterns and Seasons in the Philippines

Factors that interact in the atmosphere that affect the weather patterns

of a certain area are called ________.

• weather elements

• wind

• monsoon

________ is believed to be the engine of the weather.

• weather elements

• wind

• monsoon

An example of people relying on the weather patterns for their livelihood are _________.

• • Pamilyang Filipino Farmers Agricultural Cooperative

• Reli Tours and Travel Agency

• Two Seasons Boracay Resort

• Eastwood Mall Employees

• Metrobank Employees

The weather patterns in the Philippines

are affected by three major wind systems during the year: the

Northeast monsoon, the Southwest monsoon, and the prevailing westerlies.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The weather patterns in the Philippines

are affected by three major wind systems during the year: the

Northeast monsoon, the Southwest monsoon, and the trade winds.

The effect of the wind systems on the local weather is

influenced by the ________ and _______.

• relative positions of the islands

• presence of

  large mountain ranges in the country

• Coriolis effect

• definite positions of roads and highways

Also known as Hanging Amihan.

• Northeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Trade winds

Experienced from November to February

• Northeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Trade winds

Also known as Hanging Habagat.

• Northeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Trade winds

Warm and moist, it causes heavy rains over the western portions of the country.

• Northeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Trade winds

Experienced from June until October.

• Northeast monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Trade winds